SIEMENS ET61RBEA1E Built In Hob User Manual
Installation Instructions
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Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
General information
- Read this instruction manual carefully.
- Keep the instructions, the appliance and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
- Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Intended use
Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty.
Only use this appliance:
- To prepare meals and drinks.
- Under supervision. Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking for short periods.
- in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
- up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.
Do not use the appliance:
- With an external timer or a separate remote control. This does not apply if operation with appliances included in EN 50615 is switched off.
Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable.
Safe use
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Leaving fat or oil cooking on an unattended hob can be dangerous and may lead to fires.
- Never leave hot oil or fat unattended.
- Never attempt to extinguish a fire using water; instead, switch off the appliance and then cover with a lid or a fire blanket.
The cooking surface becomes very hot. - Never place flammable objects on the cooking surface or in its immediate vicinity.
- Never place objects on the cooking surface.
The appliance will become hot. - Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob.
Preventing material damage
Hob covers can cause accidents, for example due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering.
- Do not use hob covers.
Food may catch fire.
- The cooking process must be monitored. A short process must be monitored continuously.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use, particularly the hob surround, if fitted.
- Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements.
- Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance.
Hob protective grilles may cause accidents. - Never use hob protective grilles.
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
- Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
- Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
- Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
- If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by trained specialist staff.
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
- Never operate a damaged appliance.
- If the surface is cracked, you must switch off the appliance in order to prevent a possible electrical shock. To do this, switch off the appliance via the fuse in the fuse box rather than at the main switch.
- Call customer services.
- An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
- Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
The insulation on cables of electrical appliances may melt if it touches hot parts of the appliance.
- Never bring electrical appliance cables into contact with hot parts of the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the saucepan base and the hotplate.
- Always keep hotplates and saucepan bases dry.
WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
- Keep packaging material away from children.
- Do not let children play with packaging material.
Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. - Keep small parts away from children.
- Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The cookware handles may become hot during operation. If the handles are illuminated by the heating zone, the handles may become particularly hot.
- Always cover the entire heating zone with the cookware.
- Use oven mitts.
Preventing material damage
ATTENTION!
Rough pot and pan bases will scratch the ceramic.
- Check your cookware.
Boiling pans dry may damage cookware or the appliance.
- Never place empty pans on a heated hotplate or allow to boil dry.
Incorrectly positioned cookware can cause the appliance to overheat.
- Never place hot pots or pans on the controls or the hob surround.
- Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob.
- Do not let hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob.
Non heat-resistant materials will melt on heated hotplates.
- Do not use oven protective foil.
- Do not use aluminum foil or plastic containers.
Overview of the most common damage
Here you can find the most common types of damage and tips on how to avoid them.
Environmental protection and saving energy.
| Damage | Cause | Measure |
| Stains | Food boiling over | Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper. |
| Stains | Unsuitable cleaning products | Only use cleaning products that are suitable for glass ceramic. |
| Scratch es | Salt, sugar or sand | Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space. |
| Scratch es | Rough pot or pan bases | Check your cookware. |
| Discoloration | Unsuitable cleaning products | Only use cleaning products that are suitable for glass ceramic. |
| Discoloration | Pan abrasion, e.g. aluminum | Lift pots and pans to move on the hob. |
| Blisters | Sugar or food with a high sugar content | Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper. |
Environmental protection and saving energy
Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.
- Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.
Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less energy.
Select the cooking zone to match the size of your pan. Centre the cookware on the hob.
Use cookware whose base diameter is the same diameter as the hotplate.
Tip: Cookware manufacturers often give the upper diameter of the saucepan. It is often larger than the base diameter.
- Unsuitable cookware or incompletely covered cooking zones consume a lot of energy.
Cover saucepans with suitable lids.
- Cooking without a lid consumes considerably more energy.
Lift lids as infrequently as possible.
- When you lift the lid, a lot of energy escapes.
Use a glass lid.
- You can see into the pan through a glass lid without having to lift it.
Use pots and pans with flat bases.
- Uneven bases increase energy consumption.
Use cookware that is suitable for the quantity of food.
- Large items of cookware containing little food need more energy to heat up.
Cook with only a little water.
- The more water that is contained in the cookware, the more energy is required to heat it up.
Turn down to a lower power level early on. - If you use an ongoing power level that is too high, you will waste energy.
- Take advantage of the hob’s residual heat. With longer cooking times switch off the hotplate 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking.
- Unused residual heat increases energy consumption.
Product Information according (EU) 66/2014 can be found on the attached appliance pass and online on the product page for your appliance.
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance
The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs. You can find the hob dimensions in the overview of models.
Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
Indicators/symbols
The displays show selected values and functions.
| Display | Name |
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Heat settings |
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Residual heat |
Touch fields
Touch fields are touch-sensitive surfaces. To select a function, touch the relevant field.
| Touch field | Name |
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Main switch |
 |
Hotplate selection |
 |
Childproof lock |
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Adjustment fields |
Notes
- Always keep the control panel dry. Moisture impairs the function.
- Do not pull pans close to the displays and touch fields. The electronics may overheat.
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each hotplate. Do not touch the hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up.
| Display | Meaning |
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The hotplate is so hot that you can keep small dishes warm or melt cooking chocolate. |
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The hotplate is hot. |
Basic operation
Switching the hob on or off
The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off.
If you switch the appliance back on again within 4 seconds after switching off, the hob will start up with the previously stored settings.
Switching on the hob
- Touch.
- The indicator lamp above lights up.
- The
displays light up. - The hob is ready for use.
- The indicator lamp above
Switching off the hob
The hob will switch off automatically when all hotplates have been switched off for a while (10-60 seconds).
- Touch .
- The indicator lamp above goes out.
- The displays go out.
- All hotplates are switched off.
- The residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.
- The indicator lamp above
Information on the hotplates
Dark areas in the glow pattern of the hotplate are part of the technical design. They do not affect the functionality of the hotplate.
The hotplate regulates the temperature by switching the heat on and off. The heat may also switch on and off when at the highest setting.
Reasons:
- Easily damaged components are protected against overheating.
- The appliance is protected against electrical overload.
Setting the hotplates
To set a hotplate, it has to be selected.
Select the required heat setting on the control panel.
| Heat setting | |
| 1 | Lowest setting |
| 9 | Highest setting |
| . | Every heat setting has an intermediate setting, e.g. 4. . |
Selecting heat settings
Requirement: The hob is switched on.
- Select the hotplate with .
- lights up on the power level display.
- Within the next 10 seconds, touch + or –.
The basic setting appears.
Power level 9
Power level 4
Changing heat settings
- Select the hotplate with .
- Touch or until the required heat setting appears.
Switching off the hotplate
There are 2 ways to switch off the hotplate
- Touch twice.
- appears on the heat setting display.
- After approx. 10 seconds the residual heat indicator appears.
- Select the hotplate and touch or until appears on the heat setting display.
- After approx. 10 seconds the residual heat indicator appears.
Note: The hotplate last selected remains activated. You can adjust the hotplate without selecting it again.
Recommended cooking settings
You can find an overview of different foods with appropriate power levels here.
The cooking time varies depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food. The ongoing power level depends on the cookware used.
Cooking tips
- To bring food to the boil, use heat setting 9.
- Stir thick liquids occasionally.
- Food that needs to be seared quickly or that initially loses a lot of liquid during frying should be fried in small portions.
- Tips for saving energy when cooking.
Melting
| Food | Ongoing cooking setting | Ongoing cooking time in minutes |
| Chocolate, cooking chocolate | 1-1. | – |
| Butter, honey, gelatin | 1-2 | – |
Heating or keeping warm
| Stew, e.g. lentil stew | 1-2 | – |
| Milk1 | 1.-2. | – |
| Sausages in water1 | 3-4 | – |
| 1 Prepare the dish without the lid. | ||
Defrosting and heating
| Spinach, frozen | 2.-3. | 10-20 |
| Goulash, frozen Goulash, frozen | 2.-3. | 20-30 |
Poaching or simmering
| Dumplings1, 2 | 4.-5. | 20-30 |
| Fish1, 2 | 4-5 | 10-15 |
| White sauce, e.g. béchamel | 1-2 | 3-6 |
| Whisked sauces, e.g. sauce béarnaise or hollandaise | 3-4 | 8-12 |
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Boiling, steaming or stewing
| Rice with double the volume of water | 2-3 | 15-30 |
| Rice pudding | 1.-2. | 35-45 |
| Potatoes boiled in their skin | 4-5 | 25-30 |
| Boiled potatoes | 4-5 | 15-25 |
| Pasta, noodles1, 2 | 6-7 | 6-10 |
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| Childproof lock | ||
| Stew, soup | 3.-4. | 15-60 |
| Vegetables, fresh | 2.-3. | 10-20 |
| Vegetables, frozen | 3.-4. | 10-20 |
| Food in a pressure cooker | 4-5 | – |
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Braising
| Roulades | 4-5 | 50-60 |
| Pot roast | 4-5 | 60-100 |
| Goulash | 2.-3. | 50-60 |
Frying with little oil
Fry food without a lid
| Escalope, plain or breaded | 6-7 | 6-10 |
| Escalope, frozen | 6-7 | 8-12 |
| Chops, plain or breaded1 | 6-7 | 8-12 |
| Steak, 3 cm thick | 7-8 | 8-12 |
| Patties, 3 cm thick1 | 4.-5. | 30-40 |
| Hamburgers, 2 cm thick1 | 6-7 | 10-20 |
| Poultry breast, 2 cm thick1 | 5-6 | 10-20 |
| Poultry breast, frozen1 | 5-6 | 10-30 |
| Fish or fish fillet, plain | 5-6 | 8-20 |
| Fish or fish fillet, breaded | 6-7 | 8-20 |
| 1 Turn the dish several times. | ||
| Fish or fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers | 6-7 | 8-12 |
| Scampi, prawns | 7-8 | 4-10 |
| Vegetables or mushrooms, fresh, sautéing | 7-8 | 10-20 |
| Vegetables or meat in strips cooked Asian-style | 7.-8. | 15-20 |
| Stir fry, frozen | 6-7 | 6-10 |
| Pancakes | 6-7 | one by one |
| Omelette | 3.-4. | one by one |
| Fried eggs | 5-6 | 3-6 |
| 1 Turn the dish several times. | ||
Deep-frying
Deep-fry food in 1–2 l oil in batches, 150–200 g per batch. Cook food without a lid.
| Frozen products, e.g. chips or chicken nuggets | 8-9 | – |
| Croquettes, frozen | 7-8 | – |
| Meat, e.g. chicken | 6-7 | – |
| Fish, breaded or battered | 5-6 | – |
| Vegetables or mushrooms, breaded or battered Tempura | 5-6 | – |
| Small pastries, e.g. doughnuts, fruit in batter | 4-5 | – |
Childproof lock
You can use the childproof lock to prevent children from switching on the hob.
Activating the childproof lock
Requirement: The hob is switched off.
- Press and hold for approx. 4 seconds.
- The indicator lamp above lights up for 10 seconds.
- The hob is locked.
Deactivating the childproof lock
- Press and hold for approx. 4 seconds.
- The lock is released.
Automatic childproof lock
This function automatically activates the childproof lock when you switch off the hob.
The automatic childproof lock can be activated in the basic settings.
Automatic switch-off
If you do not change the settings of a hotplate for a long time, automatic switch-off will be activated.
When the hotplate switches off depends on the heat
setting selected (1 to 10 hours).
The heat to the hotplate is switched off 
. and the residual heat indicator / flash alternately on the hotplate display.
Continuing cooking after automatic switch-off
- Touch any touch field.
- The display goes out.
- Reset.
Basic settings
You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs.
Cleaning and servicing
Overview of the basic settings
You can find an overview of the basic settings and the default factory settings here.
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Dis- play |
Selection |
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Automatic childproof lock
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Signal tone
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Time for selecting hotplates
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Resetting to the factory settings
|
| 1 Factory setting | |
Switched on
Manual and automatic childproof lock are switched off.
Confirmation signal and operating error signal are switched on.1Changing basic settings
Requirement: The hob is switched off.
- Switch on the hob.
- Within the next 10 seconds press and hold for approx. 4 seconds.
and flash alternately on the left-hand display.
lights up on the right-hand display.
- Repeatedly touch until the required indicator appears on the left-hand display.
- Use or to set the required value.
- Press and hold for 4 seconds.
- The setting is activated.
Tip: To exit the basic settings without saving, switch off the hob using . Switch the hob on again and reset.
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass scrapers from customer service, the online shop or a retailer.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance.
- Never use unsuitable cleaning products.
Unsuitable cleaning products
- Undiluted detergent
- Detergent intended for dishwashers
- Abrasive cleaners
- Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray or stain remover
- Abrasive sponges
- High-pressure or steam jet cleaners
Cleaning the glass ceramic
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues from getting burnt on.
Note: Note the information on unsuitable cleaning products.
Requirement: The hob has cooled down.
- Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper.
- Clean the hob with a cleaning product for glass ceramic.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the product packaging.
Tip: You can achieve good cleaning results using a special sponge for glass ceramic.
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself.
Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
- Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
- If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service. → “Customer Service”,
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
- Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
- Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
- If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by trained specialist staff.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The hotplate heats up but the display does not work.
- Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
- Call the customer service.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
The hob switches off automatically and can no longer be operated. It may switch on unintentionally at a later point.
- Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
- Call the customer service.
Information on display panel
| Fault | Cause and troubleshooting |
| None | There has been a power cut.
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| All displays flash | The control panel is wet or objects are lying on it.
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Several hotplates have been used over a prolonged period at high power settings. The hot- plate has been switched off to protect the electronics.
a When the message no longer appears, the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. You can continue to cook. |
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Despite being switched off by , the electronics have become hot again. All hotplates have therefore been switched off.
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 and the heat set- ting flash alternately. A signal sounds. |
Hot pot near the control panel. There is a risk that the electronics will overheat.
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| and audible signal |
Hot pot near the control panel. The hotplate has been switched off to protect the electron- ics.
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The hotplate was on for too long and has switched off automatically. You can switch the hotplate back on again immediately. |
 and hotplates do not heat up |
Demo mode is activated.
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| Fault | Cause and troubleshooting |
| Fault Cause and troubleshooting A message with “E”appears on the display, e.g. E0111. | The electronics have detected a fault.
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Disposal
Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
- Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.
Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Customer Service
Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco-design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.
Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website.
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance.
The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.
Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate.
The rating plate can be found:
- on the appliance certificate.
- on the lower section of the hob.
Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.
Installation instructions
Observe this information when installing the appliance.
Safe installation
Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance.
- Electrical connection must only be carried out by licensed specialist staff. Incorrect connection will invalidate the warranty.
- The safe operation of this appliance can
only be guaranteed if it has been installed
to a professional standard in accordance
with these installation instructions. The installer shall be liable for any damage resulting from incorrect installation.
Built-under
Do not install refrigerators, dishwashers, non-ventilated ovens or washing machines underneath the appliance.
- If you fit an oven below the appliance, the worktop must be at least 20 mm thick, in certain cases even thicker. Observe the information in the oven installation instructions.
- Make sure that projecting parts such as the mains housing or the mains cable do not collide, e.g. with a drawer.
- Ask your specialist retailer for an intermediate floor as an accessory.
- If you use your own intermediate floor, the minimum distance to the mains connection of the appliance must be 10 mm.
Intermediate floor
If the underside of the hob can be touched, an intermediate floor must be fitted.
Preparing the units
The worktop must be level, horizontal and stable.
- The fitted units, including wall finishing strips, must be heat-resistant to at least 90 °C.
- Niche cladding within 50 mm of the back wall must not be combustible (e.g. tiles, stone).
- Seal the cut surfaces to make them heat-resistant.
This prevents the worktop from swelling as a result of moisture.
Electrical connection
- To protect the device, only remove the device from the Styrofoam shells when you press the device into the cut-out. Never place the device upright on one side of the device.
- Check the household wiring before connecting the appliance.
- The appliance fulfils the requirements of protection class I and must only be operated in conjunction with an earth conductor.
- In the permanent electrical installation, a partition must be provided in the phases in accordance with the installation regulations.
- If
appears on the appliance’s display, it has not been connected correctly. Disconnect the appliance from the mains and check the connection.
Connecting with a 3-wire cable
Ensure that there is sufficient fuse protection for the household wiring.
Observe the colour coding of the power cable.
- The protective conductor is green/yellow
. - The neutral conductor is blue.
- The phase (external conductor) is brown.
- If required, the cable must be replaced with a multiphase power cable. When replacing the cable, observe the following paragraph.
Connecting without a pre-installed cable
Only connect the hob in accordance with the connection diagram.
- If required, install the enclosed copper bridges.
- The power cable must correspond to type H05 VV-F or a higher rating.
- Use the current load to determine which wire cross-section you require. A cross-section of < 1.5 mm² is not permitted.
Connecting with a pre-installed 5-wire power cable
The power cable must only be replaced by trained customer service personnel.
Installing the hob
Do not trap the power cable and do not route it over sharp edges.
- If the oven is a built-under type, route the cable along the rear corners of the oven to the mains socket.
- The hob can also be installed in an existing cut-out that has a depth of 500 mm.
- It must protrude by the same distance at the front and the rear.
Removing the hob
- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
- Push out the hob from below.
Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark license of Siemens AG
Valid within Great Britain:
Imported to Great Britain by
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Wolverton, Milton Keynes
MK12 5PT
United Kingdom
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Straße 34
81739 München, GERMANY
siemens-home.bsh-group.com
9001912772 (031214)
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